Graphis 77, 1958

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The Teaching of Painting in Schools (Hans-Friedrich Geist, Lubeck)
Antonio Frasconi (Kim Taylor, Zurich)
Swiss Posters, 1957 (Dr. Willy Rotzler, Zurich)
Swissair (Charles Rosner, London)
Knoll Associates Inc. New York (Georgine Oeri, New York)
Karel Kezer (Michael Haber, London)
Modern Playing Card Designs (K.W. Konstam, London)

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Triest Verlag für Architektur, Design und Typografie are a Swiss independent publisher producing specialist design books in the realms of typography, graphic design and architecture. Their books provide valuable insights and the print production is of exceptional quality. I interviewed the founders, to find out more about their books.

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